We asked our readers, for your own examples of “life transitions”, and once again, we were delighted to receive some terrific stories to share in this issue. As author Robbie Shell puts it, “Transitions in life offer opportunities for discovery” – and these stories prove it! Continue reading
The experience of community gardening brings valuable lessons – not only by developing gardening skills, but also by bringing about new, vitalizing connections. Continue reading
We love these wonderful stories from our readers, as they look back on illuminating, significant times in their lives. We hope you enjoy them too, and that they spark some memories of your own. Continue reading
A number of our readers took part in our Book Lovers’ Issue, and wrote us about some of their favourite titles…or shared a reflection on their reading or writing experiences. Continue reading
We love this short, inspirational video, in which AMI Media’s Beth Deer spends time with the owner of the Lil E Café – a unique coffee house in Calgary whose mission is to provide meaningful employment and connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continue reading
With warmth and humour, Maria Morales ponders some of the many differences in traditions and customs that she has observed since moving to Canada from Mexico. In the balancing act of living between two cultures, she has discovered there is also much to celebrate. Continue reading
Whether it is global conflicts or struggling communities, the solutions to peace and well-being aren’t only found by government intervention. Sports, too, can – and often do – bring about much-needed change. Continue reading
We reached out again this issue to our readers – this time, to share the gifts of wisdom that they’ve received. Once again, we were delighted with the response, and relished the variety of stories, personal reflections, proverbs, prayers, poetry, music, photography, paintings, and quotes. Best of all, we now get to share these wonderful nuggets of wisdom with you. Continue reading
As we leave 2020 behind, Shane Watson takes a playful look at some of the ways this past year has changed us all. We might even want to keep some of our 2020 habits and self-discoveries! Who knew? Continue reading
We asked our readers to share what beauty means to them personally, and were delighted with the variety and awesomeness of the replies. Thank you to all who responded – we are awash in beauty! Continue reading
